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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.43, 4,149.75 and 917.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.43, 4,149.75 and 917.71 is: 1,376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.43 : 4,149.75 = 917.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.43/4,149.75 = 917.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.43x = 4,149.75 × 917.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.43x = 3,808,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,260.14/2,766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.60

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